Learning Experience Platforms (LXP)

Unlike traditional systems that are often compliance or administration-focused, learning experience platforms (LXPs) place the learner at the centre. They curate content from multiple sources and allow users to choose their own learning pathways.

Below are some of the top LXP solutions:

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What Is a Learning Experience Platform (LXP)?

A Learning Experience Platform (LXP) is a modern digital learning solution that puts the learner at the centre. It curates content from multiple sources and uses data and AI to deliver personalised recommendations, social features, and flexible learning pathways. LXPs feel closer to consumer apps (think playlists and recommendations) than traditional, admin-led training systems.

What an LXP Does

Personalises the learning feed based on role, interests, behaviour, and skills gaps.
Aggregates content from internal libraries, external providers, the web, and user-generated posts.
Encourages discovery via search, tags, playlists, channels, and social sharing.
Supports multiple formats (microlearning, videos, podcasts, articles, SCORM/xAPI courses, live sessions).
Maps skills to roles and career paths, often with badges or credentials.
Captures data on engagement and outcomes for dashboards and insights.

Common Use Cases

Upskilling & reskilling: closing skills gaps at pace across digital, data, and leadership capabilities.
On-demand learning: searchable, “learn in the flow of work” libraries available 24/7.
Onboarding: curated journeys that blend company essentials with role-specific resources.
Career development: skills pathways aligned to roles, projects, and progression.
Social & collaborative learning: communities of practice, discussion, and peer recommendations.
Knowledge sharing: subject-matter experts publish playbooks, how-tos, and short videos.

LXP vs LMS: What’s the Difference?

Many organisations use an LXP alongside an LMS. They’re complementary, not mutually exclusive.

Focus

LMS: Admin-led delivery, tracking, and reporting—often compliance and mandatory training.
LXP: Learner-led discovery, engagement, and personalisation.

Content Model

LMS: Structured courses (e.g. SCORM/xAPI), curricula, enrolments.
LXP: Mixed media and sources (microlearning, articles, videos, UGC, external libraries).

Learning Style

LMS: Top-down, scheduled, completion-driven.
LXP: Bottom-up, continuous, interest and skills-driven.

Technology

LMS: Course catalogue, enrolment, assessments, certificates.
LXP: AI recommendations, skills graphs, social features, playlists, and experiential feeds.

Industries Where LXPs Are Widely Used

Financial services: for regulatory change, digital banking skills, and customer experience.
Technology & IT: to keep pace with rapidly evolving tools and frameworks.
Healthcare & pharmaceuticals: for professional development and knowledge sharing.
Retail & hospitality: mobile-first microlearning for frontline teams.
Manufacturing & engineering: Industry 4.0 skills and safety culture.
Professional services (legal, consulting): continuous development and sector updates.
Public sector & education: citizen services, educator CPD, and internal upskilling.

Key Takeaway

An LXP elevates engagement and personalisation, while an LMS ensures governance and compliance. Together, they deliver both the administrative backbone and the learner-centric experience needed for modern workforce development.